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Humble aquarium fish helps Melbourne scientists discover how to reverse muscle trauma
Melbourne scientists say they have found a way to harness the power of stem cells and make them regenerate muscle, in a discovery that could offer hope for muscular dystrophy sufferers, the elderly and people with muscular limb damage.
Key points:
- Monash researchers found that a fish protein stimulates stem cells that accelerate muscle repair
- They say the speed and extent of the repairs haven’t been seen before
- Clinical trials are at least two years away, but researchers hope the discovery will change lives
By isolating a naturally occurring protein created in the body, they have been able to completely reverse what were thought to be irreparable muscle injuries in some animals, and are hopeful the treatment will work on humans as well.
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